Gatineau Park Visitor Centre

Maps and Publications

Gatineau Park Winter Map (2.31 MB)

Gatineau Park Winter Trail Map, 2011-12 (6.2 MB)

Gatineau Park Rules and Regulations 2013 (1.73 MB)

Gatineau Park Summer Map (1.2 MB)

Gatineau Park Summer Trail Map (8.28 MB)

Cycling map - Ottawa-Gatineau (1.12 MB)

Encountering Wild Animals in the Park (81.4 KB)

Please Do Not Feed the Birds (534.69 KB)

The Black Bear and You (90.01 KB)

National Capital Commission Animal Regulations (354.21 KB)

Gatineau Park Closed to Snowmobiles (106.56 KB)

Explore the National Capital Region’s conservation park! Gatineau Park is home to unique ecosystems and many plants and animals at risk. Learn about the park’s ecology and heritage while enjoying a great variety of outdoor recreation activities. Gatineau Park is an outdoor paradise just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa.

Emergency Assistance

Updates on Conditions

• Beaches
• Ski Conditions

Facilities and Services

Visitor Centre

• Information officers
• Permanent exhibit — Gatineau Park: Protecting Nature and Sharing Our History
• Temporary seasonal exhibits
• Lunch room
• Washrooms
• Boutique where you can buy Gatineau Park books, maps and souvenirs
• Meeting rooms
• Parking
• Universally accessible

Welcome Area

• Information officers
• Interpretation panels
• Maps
• Dry toilets
• Parking
• Universally accessible

Other Services

• Event Permits
• Wedding Permits
• Land Access Permits
• Mackenzie King Tearoom  — 819-827-3405

Fees

Summer

There is a vehicle access fee for those parking at the Gatineau Park beaches and the Mackenzie King Estate. The fee is paid at the parking lot (cash only).

Vehicle Access Fee Dates

• Beach Parking Lots: Mid-June to Labour Day; daily
• Mackenzie King Estate Parking Lot: Summer 2013: July 2 to mid-October; daily except Tuesdays

Day Pass Prices

Beach Vehicle Access

• $11 — car
• $33 — minibus (20 passengers or less)
• $55 — bus

Mackenzie King Estate Vehicle Access

• $8 — car
• $30 — minibus (20 passengers or less)
• $50 — bus
• Free for school groups participating in guided or non-guided activities at the Mackenzie King Estate.
• Free on Tuesdays when the museums are closed

Summer Season’s Pass

You can buy a season’s pass that gives access to all Gatineau Park beaches, Leamy Lake beach, and the Mackenzie King Estate. This costs $75 per car and can be bought at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre as well as online through the Demsis website.

Winter

A pass is required for cross-country skiers.

Daily Ski Passes: You can buy your daily pass at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre or at the kiosks located at each of the 15 cross-country ski starting points.

Season Ski Passes: You can buy your season ski pass at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, or online through the Demsis website.

Getting Around

The Gatineau Park parkways and access roads are periodically closed to cars and other motorized vehicles to support recreation in the park.

See the Road Closures in Gatineau Park page for complete information.

Parking

Parking lots are located throughout the park.

Summer: There are vehicle access fees at the beach and Mackenzie King parking lots during swimming and museum hours. All other parking lots offer free parking. 

See the Fees section for complete information about the vehicle access fees.

Winter: All parking is free.

Maps

You can get print maps at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, the Gatineau Park Welcome Area and the Capital Information Kiosk.

Universal Accessibility

There are universally accessible options for each type of experience at Gatineau Park. These include scenic lookouts, walking trails, picnic areas, beaches, campsites and the Mackenzie King Estate. The Points of Interest and Things to Do pages offer more detailed accessibility information.

Guided and Self-guided Tours

Gatineau Park offers a number of guided and self-guided tours. There are also tours at the Mackenzie King Estate.

Safety and Conservation

When visiting Gatineau Park:

• Tell someone where you are going
• Stay on the trail
• Do not feed the animals
• Stay away from large animals and make a noise to avoid surprising them
• Take out all that you bring into the Park.

Please help protect Gatineau Park and leave no trace.

Share the Road

Many different users enjoy the roads in Gatineau Park. Please obey the rules of the road and be considerate of other users so that all can enjoy these scenic parkways.

Cars and other motorized vehicles:

• Obey the speed limit.
• Use caution when passing cyclists: maintain a minimum distance of one metre. To do so, it may be necessary to drive somewhat over the yellow line.
• Park only in designated areas.

Bikes:

• Ride in single file.
• Keep groups to a maximum of 15 cyclists.
• Obey stop signs.